Organizations: Making a difference world-wide

AIESEC - http://www.aiesec.org/

AIESEC is a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organisation run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Its members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. Present in over 800 universities in over 90 countries and territories, AIESEC is one of the world's largest student organizations. The AIESEC international platform enables young people to discover and develop their potential to provide leadership for a positive impact on society. AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experience comprised of leadership opportunities, international internships and participation in a global learning environment.

IAESTE - http://www.iaeste.org/

IAESTE, the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, aims to operate a high quality practical training exchange programme between members in order to enhance technical and professional development and to promote international understanding and goodwill amongst students, academic institutions, employers and the wider community. Yearly IAESTE exchanges around 6000 students playing a key role in the development of technical undergraduates to enable them make a difference world-wide.

EWB: Engineers without Borders - http://www.ewb.org.au/

Engineers without Borders works with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through education and the implementation of sustainable engineering projects. Through the process of helping people in need the aim is to become more socially aware and responsible, improve participants, inspire others to action and further their ultimate goal of sustainable development.

Austcare - http://www.austcare.org.au/

Austcare provides world humanitarian aid. Since 1967, Austcare has worked in over 30 different countries to reduce poverty, build local capacity and enhance human security.